Take advantage of the last days of summer by enjoying garden fresh veggies, Mediterranean style! Fattoush is a Lebanese dish that's light and full of flavor. It’s made with toasted pita bread, a colorful and tasty array of vegetables and tangy lemon dressing. Sumac is a spice used in Middle Eastern cooking that adds a lemony tart flavor; you can substitute with lemon juice or vinegar.

Ingredients:

1 whole wheat pita, torn into bite sized pieces
1 tsp. olive oil (for heating bread)
10 cups mesclun greens or romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup parsley
1 cup tomatoes, finely diced
1 cup yellow tomatoes, finely diced
2 cups of cucumbers, finely diced
¼ cup broccoli sprouts (or alfalfa sprouts)
14 oz. artichokes, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tsp. sumac powder (optional)

Lemon Dressing:
juice of one lemon
2 Tbs. of extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tsp. of olive oil in a heavy skillet; toss in pita and cook over medium heat until crisp.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
3. Place vegetables into a separate large bowl and toss with the dressing; when they are evenly coated sprinkle with sumac powder and toss to coat.
4. Top salad with the crisp flat bread pieces and enjoy. Serves 2-4.

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Foods high in saturated fats, such as animal products, increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study conducted at Curtin University of Technology. Alzheimer’s expert Professor John Mamo states “Our study found that some dietary fats damaged the ‘blood-brain-barrier.’ The blood-brain-barrier is an important membrane that regulates what is normally allowed in and out of the brain, like important nutrients.”

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia that kills nerve cells in the brain. It is characterized by the presence of a protein in the brain called amyloid, which causes inflammation and cell death. “Stopping amyloid deposits from forming is the key to slowing or preventing Alzheimer’s disease,” he said.

The research team found that saturated fats, like those found in processed meats and other animal products, caused an increase in amyloid delivery from the blood to the brain, resulting in a “brain overload” of amyloid.

Some healthy options of unsaturated fat sources include avocados, soybeans, flax seeds, almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, peanut butter (without added hydrogenated oils or sugar), olives, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds.

To read the full article, visit www.News.Curtin.edu.au!

The concept of Meatout Mondays is catching on around the world! A few months ago, Sir Paul McCartney announced his initiative for a Meatless Mondays campaign in the UK. Government officials in Ghent, Belgium recognize the importance of promoting plant-based eating as a solution to addressing climate change and have recently declared a "veggie" only day every week. Now concerned citizens in Taiwan are calling on Taiwanese officials to promote Meat-Free Mondays, a day when the citizens of Taiwan will abstain from meat products in an effort to protect the environment and halt global warming. This has become a worldwide initiative, urging government bodies around the globe to officially declare a "Meat-Free" day.

Show your support! Petitions are now available in 12 countries… visit the website and sign the petitions. You can also stay connected to the cause by visiting frequently to check out the latest videos of people from all around the world and view success stories as a result of the ongoing outreach campaigns.

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